Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the
United States Chamber of Commerce.

Whereas the United States Chamber of Commerce (referred to
in this preamble as the Chamber) was founded on April 22, 1912,
at the request of President William Howard Taft, thereby creating a unified
voice for business in the United States;

Whereas, on that date, President Taft supported the
creation of the Chamber by declaring before 700 delegates from businesses,
chambers, and associations representing every State, We want your
assistance in carrying on the government in reference to those matters that
affect the business and the business welfare of the country, and we do not wish
to limit your discretion in that matter. We wish that your advice should be as
free and unrestricted as possible, but we need your assistance and we ask for
it.;

Whereas, during the 100 years since its founding, the
Chamber has represented and advocated the interests of the business community
in Washington, DC, across the United States, and around the world;

Whereas the Chamber continues to give voice to business in
the United States and rally the business community around policies that create
jobs and grow the economy;

Whereas the Chamber is committed to preserving and
advancing free market principles and the free enterprise system of the United
States, which has created growth, opportunities, innovation, and jobs, and has
empowered generations of individuals in the United States to fulfill the
American dream;

Whereas, for a century, the Chamber has played an
instrumental role in major pieces of legislation on trade, infrastructure,
energy, and a host of other issues integral to generating economic growth,
supporting the business community, and creating jobs in the United States;
and

Whereas, for the next 100 years, and well beyond, the
Chamber will continue to work to restore and strengthen the prosperity and
competitiveness of the United States and will continue to represent the
interests of businesses in the United States of every size, sector, and region
before Congress, the executive branch, the courts, and the court of public
opinion: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate congratulates the
United States Chamber of Commerce on its 100th anniversary.